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POBITS is a database application for managing all aspects of a background investigation for a law enforcement position, and for managing many background investigations simultaneously. But it's way more than that. POBITS dramatically changes the process and drastically reduces the effort required by the Investigator. Because POBITS is web-based, all participants in the investigation can use the system to contribute to the process. This can greatly expedite the communications between the investigator and other participants.

For example, the Investigator enters a Candidate's basic information into POBITS such as Name and Email Address, then opens a Personal History Statement for the Candidate to complete on-line. The Investigator then invites the Candidate to the POBITS system. This is a simple mouse-click action that creates user credentials and sends an email to the Candidate. The Candidate then uses POBITS to update their personal information and complete their Personal History Statement. Once complete, they submit the form electronically. Once submitted, the Investigator is notified and is able to review the information provided by the Candidate. At this point, the Investigator begins the "footwork", of contacting all of the Candidate's provided references.

This is simplified by POBITS in the same manner. The Investigator can "invite" a reference to use the system and complete a questionnaire regarding the candidate. Throughout the process, the Investigator is aware of who they are waiting on for information and is notified when information is submitted to the system. When forms and questionnaires are submitted, the Investigator is notified via email by POBITS and by alerts within the system.

When completing their on-line information, the Candidate can download a consent release form, sign it and notarize it, and upload it to the system. This completed form is presented to all persons who complete on-line questionnaires within the system.

An investigative area, for example, Education, has a number of investigative items, for example, Schools Attended. For each investigative item, the Investigator is able to enter investigative notes and optionally flag the item as being noteworthy to the investigation (red flag). For each investigative area (Personal, Financial, Education, etc.) the Investigator enters a narrative summary which collectively provide the entire narrative summary of the investigation.

The Investigator can generate a number of standard forms and releases for the candidate as well as reports such as a Narrative Summary, Contact with Relatives and References, and many others. There are also several reports that quantify investigative actions and results both organizationally and on the Investigator level. This provides management with real-time insight into the progress of background investigations under their purview.